Anonymous follis of John I Tzimisces SB1793

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Ruler:John I Tzimisces (969-976)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Anonymous follis
Mint:Constantinople
Description:AE Anonymous follis Class A1. John I Tzimisces time. Constantinople mint.
AV: +EMMANOVHA IX-XC Bust of Christ facing with nimbus cross with two dots in each limb of the cross, holding book of Gospels decorated with a border of dots and dot in centre.
RV: IhSUS XRISTUS bASILEU bASILE in four lines, no adornments above or below.
Avers:+EMMANOVHA IX-XC
Avers description:Bust of Christ facing with nimbus cross with two dots in each limb of the cross, holding book of Gospels decorated with a border of dots and dot in centre.
Revers:IhSUS XRISTUS bASILEU bASILE
Revers description:in four lines, no adornments above or below.
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Comment:Class A1